Member Contributer Skids Posted September 27, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted September 27, 2016 Just skimmed through this month's (Nov 16) Bike magazine (UK publication) and there's a great article entitled "America Reinvents the VFR". They're talking about the Motus MST (and MST-R), a bespoke design with their own engine which packs a punch in the torque department: "By 3500rpm it's making more than a Ducati 1198 at peak. At 4000rpm it's out-torqued Yam's VMAX and the supercharged Kawasaki H2." They say it's a really sweet ST bike and one of the best road bike engines in existence. High praise indeed. I've never heard of or seen this bike before and wondered whether it's well known over in the US? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweeper Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Pretty well know. A few members have ridden one. Not me however.Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyRedRC46 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Performance wise, they blew the VFR out of the water, unfortunately they also blew the VFR's price tag out of the water as well. It is still a dream bike of mine. That would be one of the first bikes that I would buy after winning the lottery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Skids Posted September 27, 2016 Author Member Contributer Share Posted September 27, 2016 26 minutes ago, CandyRedRC46 said: Performance wise, they blew the VFR out of the water, unfortunately they also blew the VFR's price tag out of the water as well. It is still a dream bike of mine. That would be one of the first bikes that I would buy after winning the lottery. Yes, it is a tad more expensive than the 1200. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyRedRC46 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 Just a smidge lolSent from my Nexus 6 using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suitcase Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 http://www.motorcyclespecs.co.za/model/Motus/Motus MSTR 14.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CandyRedRC46 Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 links not working for me, but I have read about it. amazing bike, even at around $35k US. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted September 27, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted September 27, 2016 There is a Motus dealer down the road from me. I took a look at them and have to say the build quality was excellent, unfortunately the price tag would be even greater for me as a divorce would soon follow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadsmiley Posted September 27, 2016 Share Posted September 27, 2016 There is a Motus dealer down the road from me. I took a look at them and have to say the build quality was excellent, unfortunately the price tag would be even greater for me as a divorce would soon follow! Contrary to popular belief it is NOT cheaper to keep her. Sent from my overpriced smartphone Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted September 28, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted September 28, 2016 Pretty impressive specs. Those red heads make me drool. For that price I'd rather have a white and a red 2017 VFR800. And a couple of fifth gens - of which at least one would be a pristine low miler. Then I would not worry so much about taking any of them for a month of s/t camping. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rogue_Biker Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Well people who can afford these bikes probably wouldn't worry about taking a $38k bike on a cross country tour. For the rest of us working slaving away at 8-5 jobs, we like value. LOL! So I agree, I would have an 8th Gen and a CBR1000RR SP for sport rides. Both of these still cost less than the Motus. Man! But 180 bhp? That's 160 rwhp! And no VTEC valve adjustment intervals! I think valve actuation is pushrod operated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer MaxSwell Posted September 28, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted September 28, 2016 With that much hp, I'd be afraid of a twitch that'd put me on my butt, or that my wrist would get the better of my self control and do something stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer thtanner Posted September 28, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted September 28, 2016 I'd have to ride it, and it'd have to make me forget VFRs exist. If it could do that, I'd rather buy one of those than get a loan for a new car. That being said.. I highly doubt that would happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 Interesting but I don't want to spend that much on a car, much less a bike. At that price I could get at least 2 or 3 bikes. Let's see, a VFR800 DLX and a Factory Aprilia Tuono. That's more than I need right there. Dream on til your dreams come true. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer Duc2V4 Posted September 28, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted September 28, 2016 Still waiting on the RVF1000 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VFR4Lee Posted September 28, 2016 Share Posted September 28, 2016 1 hour ago, Duc2V4 said: Still waiting on the RVF1000 Don't hold yer breath. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer alwaysaware Posted September 28, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted September 28, 2016 Sounds like a V8 http://www.motusmotorcycles.com/files/Motus_MST_2_Revs.mp3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Member Contributer thtanner Posted September 28, 2016 Member Contributer Share Posted September 28, 2016 1 hour ago, alwaysaware said: Sounds like a V8 http://www.motusmotorcycles.com/files/Motus_MST_2_Revs.mp3 Add some cam whine and that's what my 5th Gen w/ a Staintune sounds like that in a tunnel! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gonerydin Posted September 30, 2016 Share Posted September 30, 2016 Jay Leno did a segment about the Motus on his YouTube channel. Rode the bike. Talked with the founders of the company. Quite interesting. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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